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    Re: Tenor Guitar tuned to GDAE, is it worth it?

    I'm not an expert at tenor/OM tenor, but here's my thought:

    GDAE is better for playing tunes that are violin based. Playing in first position, however, is tough on the left hand. I tend to capo at...
  2. Thread: Trip to Skye

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    Re: Trip to Skye

    Beautifully done! Lovely tone with sweet dynamics. Post more!
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    Re: Pick Up in the Gold Tone OM-800

    Thanks, Seter. I feel I may be overthinking this, but I like lots of info too.
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    Re: Pick Up in the Gold Tone OM-800

    I would mic if we weren't playing with drums and electric bass. Thanks for your thoughts on the quality differences between the Hora and Goldtone!
  5. Thread: New mandola

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    Re: New mandola

    It looks outstanding! Have you made any recordings?
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    Re: Pick Up in the Gold Tone OM-800

    I think my desire is to play tunes in that range (an octave below mando). I've seen very good accompaniment on the OM, so I feel confident I could use an OM in that role too. Zouks are a bit long in...
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    Re: Pick Up in the Gold Tone OM-800

    Hmm. No opinions? I'm surprised given that it's a fairly popular choice for a first OM or Zouk.
  8. Thread: Seán Keane RIP

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    Re: Seán Keane RIP

    A shame. A great talent and find human being, from what I've heard.
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    Pick Up in the Gold Tone OM-800

    Hi folks,

    I've done a search for this question, but couldn't find a result.

    What's the general opinion of the pick-up included in the Gold Tone OM-800? Are they good, good enough or do they...
  10. Thread: Ashbury Quality

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    Re: Ashbury Quality

    Thanks for the responses, everyone!

    I've decided to go with something else for now.
  11. Thread: Ashbury Quality

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    Ashbury Quality

    Has anyone bought an Ashbury Mandola? I’m thinking about this one:

    http://www.hobgoblin-usa.com/local/sales/products/GR32004/ashbury-rathlin-tenor-mandola/
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    Re: Keith Newell flattop mando

    Amen to that!
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    Re: New 10 string Mandola from Lawrence Smart

    What tuning are you using?
  14. Thread: OM parts

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    Re: OM parts

    Yes, it's one of those new 5th avenue cherrywood archtops. I think it would be able to handle the added pressure pretty easily, but I've written the company to ask about it. I only wrote today so...
  15. Thread: OM parts

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    Re: OM parts

    Hmm. Glad I stopped in here for advice. I'll contact the company (Godin Guitars) and find out what their opinion is.

    Thanks,

    Tim
  16. Thread: OM parts

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    Re: OM parts

    Thanks for the help. It's quickly turning into a tougher job than I thought. Still, I think it would be fun!
  17. Thread: OM parts

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    Re: OM parts

    Hoo, I didn't know that there were so many options! I'm thinking of converting a budget archtop guitar into an OM. I don't know what would the best choice for this project.
  18. Thread: OM parts

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    Re: OM parts

    The tailpiece for an OM.
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    Re: anybody played a bandurria?

    I saw a great player of these instruments when I saw Leonard Cohen on Saturday night. They had a very sweet, dry sound.
  20. Thread: OM parts

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    OM parts

    Does anyone know where I could find spare parts for OMs?

    Tim
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    Re: Keith Newell flattop mando

    What's the advantage of this scale length as opposed to regular mandolin scale length?
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    A life very well led. Immortal in hearts and...

    A life very well led.

    Immortal in hearts and Irish music.
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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Andy Irvine...

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Andy Irvine take a mandola and instead of CGDA he would use light strings and tune it FCGc? It should work well. I've been tempted to try this myself.
  24. Thread: scale length

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    Tim's idea of finding a scale length he is...

    [QUOTE]Tim's idea of finding a scale length he is happy with should work, because afterwards, there are so many tuning variations, he can tune it as he wants and call it sybill if he likes.

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    I'm very anxious to order this!!!

    I'm very anxious to order this!!!
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